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    Business Development Representative - Public Sector

    Genesys

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Today
    $49k–$85kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration.

    Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.Job DescriptionRole Overview:Accelerate pipeline growth across Higher Education and Academic Medical Center organizations by connecting strategic stakeholders with AI-powered customer experience solutions that improve engagement, access, and operational efficiency.

    This role directly influences how public sector institutions evaluate and adopt modern CX platforms, supporting initiatives that enhance student, patient, and employee experiences. At Genesys, we are transforming the customer experience landscape with empathy, AI innovation, and global impact, enabling organizations to deliver more personalized and efficient interactions.

    You will partner closely with Account Executives and cross-functional teams to execute account-based strategies, engage decision-makers, and build a high-quality pipeline that drives long-term growth. This position offers strong career progression within a global sales organization and exposure to complex, high-impact public sector accounts.

    Key

    Responsibilities:Drive outbound prospecting across Higher Education and Academic Medical Center accounts, generating new logo opportunities and expanding existing customer relationshipsExecute multi-channel outreach strategies, including calls, email, LinkedIn, events, and campaigns, to engage target accounts effectivelyConduct in-depth account and market research to identify high-value opportunities within both prospective and existing customer account

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $85k (range: $49k–$85k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — BDR

    Account research2 hrs/day
    Strategic outreach30–40/day
    Executive meetings2–3/week
    Personalized sequences15–25/day

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Representative
    Sales-Development-Representative
    SDR
    BDR
    Public-Sector-Business-Development
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    How do you qualify inbound leads?

    Template question
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    Describe your approach to multi-threading into an account.

    Template question
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    How do you prioritize your pipeline?

    Template question
    Research Genesys's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $49k–$85k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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